Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sign
Object Number:
2002.1.2130
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass, paper
Dimensions:
8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 1/4 in.
Description:
A glass trade sign with paper and cardboard backing sealed with gold tape on the edges. The sign has a central drawing of a little girl in a light blue off the shoulder puffy sleeved dress holding a doll. It reads in gold on black and light blue "Genuine/ Madame Hendren/ Dolls/ Be Sure And Look For/ This Tag When You Buy A Doll/ They Walk/ They Talk/ They Sleep".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
